Via G. Fortunato, Scanzano Jonico

The cluster sits on the low-lying Ionian coastal plain (the Piana di Metaponto) with sandy beaches and lido development on the Gulf of Taranto within a few kilometres. The surrounding land is agricultural: olive groves, orchards, cereal fields and some greenhouse vegetable cultivation. The Bosco Pantano di Policoro, a coastal pinewood and wetland nature reserve, is on the nearby stretch of coast to the north. The Parco Archeologico di Metaponto (ancient Greek site and museum) is on the local coast and serves as a regional archaeological attraction. Neighbouring towns of size include Policoro to the north and the small towns of Metaponto and Bernalda along the same coastal plain, with local services and a railway at Policoro.